Coin-related Term: Uncirculated (UNC)

Uncirculated (UNC)

A coin is "Uncirculated" when it is in its "mint state", i.e. the way it left the mint. This is not necessarily perfect - due to the production method there may be imperfections, "bag marks" (scratches from where it hit other coins) etc.

A coin is "Uncirculated" when it is in its "mint state", i.e. the way it left the mint. This is not necessarily perfect - due to the production method there may be imperfections, "bag marks" (scratches from where it hit other coins) etc.

Part of the design remaining: 100% + lustre

Equivalent in different grading systems to:

France: SPL (Splendide)
Germany: UNZ (Unzirkuliert)
Italy: SPL
Netherlands: FDC
Portugal: Soberba
Scandinavia: 0
Spain: SC
UK: UNC
USA: Mint State / 60 and 61

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